All Hallows’ Eve will soon be here, but you don’t have to wait that long for fun frights! Check out the top events happening this weekend, from Boo at the Zoo to Pumpkin festivals and more. Your neighborhood weekend round-up for October 24 through October 26 has arrived.
Los Angeles Weekend Events | October 24 – October 26
Boo at the L.A. Zoo
When: Until October 26
Where: L.A. Zoo | Griffith Park
What: The Los Angeles Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration returns for two weekends of festive fun, complete with spooky décor and up-close encounters with some of the zoo’s creepiest creatures. Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating, storytime, educational activities, slime-making from the Sloomoo Institute, and plenty of photo ops. Even the animals get into the Halloween spirit—with spider monkeys, Tasmanian devils, and others enjoying pumpkin feedings throughout the day.
Boo-ze, Bites & Frights
When: Until October 25
Where: Montocito Heights
What: Street Food Cinema transforms Heritage Square Museum into a Halloween-themed outdoor movie night filled with thrills and chills. Each evening features a spooky double feature—think Scream 2, Ready or Not, or American Psycho—alongside Victorian house tours, adult trick-or-treating, food trucks, market vendors, and a full bar. It’s a spirited mash-up of film, history, and festive fun under the stars.
Tarantino Live: Pulp Rock Extravaganza
When: Until November 16
Where: CineVita | Inglewood
What: For the Record is back with its most ambitious show yet: Tarantino Live returns inside CineVita, the world’s largest Spiegeltent, now home to FTR at Hollywood Park next to SoFi Stadium. The high-octane production honors 30 years of Pulp Fiction and reimagines unforgettable scenes and musical numbers from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic films, like Kill Bill, to Django Unchained. Expect a dazzling, immersive blend of theater, film, and concert that celebrates the legendary director’s cinematic universe.
Westside and Beach Communities Weekend Events | October 24 – October 26
Oktoberfest at Wurstküche Venice
When: Until October 25
Where: Venice
What: Wurstküche in Venice is hosting weekly Oktoberfest celebrations every Saturday (and select Fridays) through October 25. Expect a festive Bavarian experience complete with live German music, yodeling, and indulgent eats like a rattlesnake and rabbit hot link. Tickets (starting at $72) include a souvenir stein with your first beer, and seatings often sell out—so lederhosen up early!
Dark Harbor
When: Until November 2
Where: Long Beach
What: Step aboard the Queen Mary for Dark Harbor: Summoned by the Seas, a haunted attraction that uses the ship’s own eerie history as its backdrop. Explore new and reimagined mazes in the vessel’s pool, kitchen, and staterooms, all while navigating fog, monsters, and narrow staircases. Between scares, you can sip cocktails in hidden speakeasies, catch live entertainment, or take a spin on the carnival rides.
South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest
When: Until October 26
Where: Palos Verdes
What: South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest is back—and this time, your pup gets weekend privileges all month long. Every Saturday and Sunday in October, dogs are welcome to join you for scenic strolls through the garden’s lush walking paths. Humans can enjoy an Oktoberfest-style pub crawl with beer samples at four themed stations (full pours, pretzels, and bratwurst available for purchase), while pups can party it up with a “dance pawty” and navigate a tail-wagging obstacle course.
San Fernando Valley Weekend Events | October 24 – October 26
Armen Martirosyan Solo Piano Concert | LA Debut
When: October 25
Where: Salit Conservatory of Music | Burbank
What: Experience an evening of musical brilliance as acclaimed pianist Armen Martirosyan makes his Los Angeles debut on October 25 at the Salit Conservatory of Music. This intimate solo concert will feature a captivating program of classical and contemporary works, highlighting both European and Armenian composers. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of live piano performance in a charming, cozy setting.
Urban Death Tour of Terror
When: Until November 1
Where: North Hollywood
What: Now celebrating its 20th spine-tingling season, Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group presents Urban Death: Tour of Terror, a flashlight-guided haunted theatre experience in North Hollywood. Guests navigate a pitch-black maze and witness a chilling sequence of avant-garde vignettes, each more unsettling than the last. Frequently named one of the scariest Halloween haunts in the country, this experimental show promises 40 minutes of bone-chilling suspense and deeply disturbing thrills—perfect for horror fans craving something truly unique.
Halloween Horror Nights
When: Until November 2, 2025
Where: Universal Studios | Universal City
What: Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off Halloween Horror Nights on September 4, transforming the park into a scream-filled spectacle with themed haunted houses and mazes. Highlights include a Fallout-inspired post-apocalyptic wasteland, the chilling Jason Universe celebrating 45 years of Friday the 13th, and a terrifying Five Nights at Freddy’s maze. Plus, the Terror Tram returns with creepy encounters featuring Blumhouse villains like M3GAN.
Conejo Valley Weekend Events | October 24 – October 26
Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle
When: October 24
Where: Ventura Harbor Village
What: Witches and warlocks take to the water at the 7th Annual Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 PM. Paddleboarders and kayakers in costume will glide along the main channel at Ventura Harbor Village, creating a magical seaside spectacle complete with DJ tunes and photo ops. Bring your own gear or rent on-site from Ventura Boat Rentals for this festive community tradition.
Boo at the Zoo Event
When: October 25 – October 26
Where: The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
What: Celebrate Halloween at the Teaching Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo event at Moorpark College, taking place October 18–19 and 25–26, 2025, from 11am to 4:30pm. Enjoy animal shows, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, food trucks, and close encounters with over 100 animals. This family-friendly event is held at Ventura County’s only zoo and supports the college’s Exotic Animal Training and Management Program.
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
When: Until October 31
Where: 3370 Sunset Valley Rd | Moorpark
What: Celebrate the season at Underwood’s 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, featuring a massive pumpkin patch, live entertainment, games, rides, themed weekends, and tons of photo ops. Your admission includes access to attractions like wagon rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin house, and more! Weekday tickets are $16 at the gate; weekend tickets range from $25–$36 and must be purchased online (kids under 2 and parking are free).